Esoteric DV-50S vs. UX-3SE Audio/Video quality

FWIW, I have a DV-50 and have run it through an iScan HD+ video processor via its component outputs [interlaced]. I found this to be the best picture I ever got in my system [Sharp XV-Z10000U projector using the DVI input from the iScan].

I did try the DV-50S and was very disappointed with the video [and disappointed with the standard DV-50's video too] which is how I ended up with the iScan. Since all of that, I have had my DV-50 modded by The Upgrade Company and an SDI output installed. The SDI was NOT worth the money, but the Upgrade Company's work definitely was worth the money.

My apologies - I have not seen or heard the UX-3se, I meant simply to address that I feel the Standard DV-50 with an external video processor was significantly better than even a DV-50S in video quality in my system. Given that the "S" upgrade is $500 plus shipping, it is not that much more dough to stick with the standard DV-50 and add an external video box. Plus, you might get some extra video flexibility to boot.

Many, me included, feel the DV-50(and the “S”) falls short on the video side of things on its own. However, by adding an external video processor, I feel I am not compromising in the slightest on video.

And then there's the audio...just very nice!